Few details on crash near Newington Walmart

DOVER — Traffic backed up on the Spaulding Turnpike in Newington Wednesday afternoon following a crash on the northbound side of the highway involving a small box truck.

Two vehicles were involved in the incident, which took place at about 1:20 p.m. near a portion of the highway that borders the Newington Walmart, according to a State Police dispatcher. Police briefly closed down the northbound side of the highway following the crash, causing a traffic jam beginning at about 1:30 p.m.

Details about the accident were scant Wednesday. Newington police referred questions to State Police. A State Police spokesman did not return a call seeking comment.